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NEWS BRIEFS: Trust lands workshops set for today … and other items

News items for the North Olympic Peninsula.

Lawmaker, teaching coach vie for state superintendent post

Politics

Lawmaker, teaching coach vie for state superintendent post

The post’s salary is $132,000 a year and is responsible for $9 billion in education spending.

News

Mass-rescue drill today in the Strait of Juan de Fuca to test response

The international maritime exercise will be the first in Port Angeles and will include the Coast Guard and…

Clallam treasurer raises spending, personnel concerns

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Clallam treasurer raises spending, personnel concerns

County commissioners suggest executive session as appropriate venue

Burlington mall shooting suspect charged with five counts of first-degree murder

Crime

Burlington mall shooting suspect charged with five counts of first-degree murder

Arcan Cetin, 20, appeared in Skagit County District Court and had his bail set at $2 million.

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Sewer rate hikes proposed for Clallam Bay, Sekiu

Clallam Commissioners also OK vacation rentals rules

Staff with the North Olympic Salmon Coalition anticipate The 3 Crabs Nearshore and Estuarine Restoration Project to be complete by November, which includes a new bridge over Meadowbrook Creek.

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3 Crabs restoration project set for November completion

The North Olympic Salmon Coalition says a project to restore habitat and improve ecological functions in the 3…

New Port Angeles pumping station nearing completion

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New Port Angeles pumping station nearing completion

Officials said the new facility is a ‘huge upgrade.’

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County treasurer to discuss ‘real problem’ today

The focus will be on financial operations and security policy, changes to veterans assistance policy and budgeting and…

“By Us” at Port Townsend Film Festival details struggles of local small businesses

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“By Us” at Port Townsend Film Festival details struggles of local small businesses

The Ron Colby film focuses on the city and the surrounding communities and features many local businesses.

Studies focus on acidic ocean impact on Dungeness crabs

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Studies focus on acidic ocean impact on Dungeness crabs

Scientists are exposing crab larvae to acidic seawater to understand how ocean changes might affect the lucrative fishery.

Crime

Man convicted in Port Angeles crimes among those arrested after Joyce business is burglarized

Sheriff’s department: Sean Vince Della was booked into jail for investigation of second-degree burglary and malicious mischief.

Organizers: Arts & Droughts Festival in downtown Port Angeles sees healthy growth

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Organizers: Arts & Droughts Festival in downtown Port Angeles sees healthy growth

This year’s festival, presented by the Port Angeles Downtown Association, saw an estimated 30 percent increase in attendance.

Authorities search for clues in Washington mall shooting

Crime

Authorities search for clues in Washington mall shooting

Arcan Cetin was arrested Saturday evening in Oak Harbor. He said nothing and appeared “zombie-like” when he was…

Business

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Here are the various business meetings this week across the North Olympic Peninsula.

Life

BIRD WATCH: Look to the skies along Hood Canal for great birding

Because this body of water is popular with migrating birds, it is also one of those spots where…

Donations sought at Arts & Draughts for sculpture

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Donations sought at Arts & Draughts for sculpture

The piece is one of the few kinetic sculptures in the Port Angeles Downtown Association’s Art on the…

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Boil water order lifted in Sequim

The customers had been advised to boil their tap water after a water main break last week.

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EYE ON CLALLAM: Clallam board to vote on vacation rental ordinance

Meetings across Clallam County.

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Tuesday drill to practice response to maritime disaster

Port Angeles residents will see activity in the Strait off Ediz Hook and around the Port Angeles Coast…